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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Droehnemaier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herbert Droehnemaier!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Droehnemaier is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Droehnemaier is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Droehnemaier wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva wants to take a breather but Droehnemaier is having none of it.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva passes to full mount!
Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Droehnemaier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Droehnemaier!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Droehnemaier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Droehnemaier is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Droehnemaier throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Droehnemaier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Droehnemaier keeps moving.
Droehnemaier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to control but Droehnemaier is working from the bottom.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ray Silva.
Droehnemaier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Droehnemaier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Droehnemaier tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to keep Droehnemaier in close.
Droehnemaier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Droehnemaier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Droehnemaier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Droehnemaier is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Droehnemaier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Droehnemaier won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Droehnemaier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has his foot on Droehnemaier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Droehnemaier works his way back into a safe position though.
Droehnemaier trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Droehnemaier looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva won't allow Droehnemaier to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Droehnemaier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Droehnemaier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Droehnemaier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Droehnemaier misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Droehnemaier wants to stall.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Ray Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Droehnemaier wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Droehnemaier working some strikes from top position.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Droehnemaier defends easily.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Droehnemaier trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Droehnemaier stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Droehnemaier throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva trying to control but Droehnemaier is working from the bottom.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Droehnemaier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Droehnemaier wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droehnemaier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Droehnemaier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Droehnemaier.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Droehnemaier wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Droehnemaier wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Droehnemaier stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Droehnemaier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Droehnemaier scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Droehnemaier landing with the ground and pound.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Droehnemaier stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Droehnemaier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Droehnemaier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Droehnemaier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herbert Droehnemaier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Droehnemaier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Droehnemaier trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Droehnemaier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Droehnemaier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Droehnemaier connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Droehnemaier passes to side control.
Silva tries to buck Droehnemaier off but Droehnemaier is having none of it.
Droehnemaier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Droehnemaier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Droehnemaier lands an elbow.
Droehnemaier scores with punches from side control.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Droehnemaier scoring with punches and elbows.
Droehnemaier lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Droehnemaier landing strikes.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Droehnemaier working away.
Droehnemaier grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Droehnemaier lands an elbow.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Droehnemaier.
Droehnemaier lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droehnemaier is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Droehnemaier grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Droehnemaier working the ground and pound.
Droehnemaier working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Droehnemaier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Droehnemaier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Droehnemaier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Droehnemaier lands a nice forearm strike.
Droehnemaier scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Droehnemaier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Droehnemaier drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva trying to control but Droehnemaier postures up.
Nice strikes from Droehnemaier there.
Droehnemaier thows an elbow strike that misses. Silva gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Droehnemaier doesn't seem too bothered but Silva quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Droehnemaier is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Droehnemaier really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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